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#MeToo Israel Round-up #GamAni

Written on November 08, 2017.

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Here is a quick round-up of the #MeToo movement in Israel from the past few days: *...

When ultra-Orthodoxy targets women in Israel: NPR podcast

Written on November 24, 2016.

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"Radicalization is getting worse, for sure. At the same time, the vision of equal...

ABC Australia: Why misogyny and feminism are on the rise

Written on May 13, 2016.

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Here is an excerpt of an essay I wrote for the ABC Religion and Ethics column in...

68 facts about gender and equality in Israel

Written on May 11, 2016.

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Overview Israel was one of the first countries to elect a female head of state –...

I'm going to Australia, as NCJWA Scholar-in-Residence

Written on April 03, 2016.

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Well, it's official: I'm going to Australia, as the NCJWA Scholar-in-Residence!! I...

In ‘Earthquake’ for Israeli Feminists, Military Cancels Promotion for Alleged Rapist

Written on March 15, 2016.

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Acting against type, the Israeli military canceled the promotion of an Israeli...

I'm off to Limmud Toronto!

Written on March 02, 2016.

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So excited to be visiting Toronto this weekend -- snow and all! I'll thrilled to be...

The War on Women in Israel: Round-up

Written on June 05, 2015.

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I haven’t written in a while about the war on women in Israel, but that’s not for...

Shouldn't Zionism Prioritize the Rights of Women?

Written on April 26, 2015.

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It’s hard to be a feminist in Israel today. You walk around thinking that it should...

Be inspired by 67 amazing women in Israel 2015 – TWICE

Written on April 22, 2015.

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For Yom Ha’Atzmaut -- Israel’s 67th Independence Day – I decided to create a list of...

Listen to the radio talk about seat-switching on planes on CBC's "The Current

Written on April 18, 2015.

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It's been a long time since travelling by air was a glamorous way to go. We're...

Arutz Sheva: Listen to Talia Kohen interview Elana Sztokman about women in the upcoming elections in Israel

Written on March 11, 2015.

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Talia Kohen interviews Elana Sztokman about women in Israeli politics in advance of...

C-SPAN: Watch NCJW CEO Nancy Kaufman in conversation with Elana Sztokman about Women in Israel

Written on March 11, 2015.

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Watch NCJW CEO Nancy Kaufman in conversation with Elana Sztokman about the topic of...

Sexual harassment in the Israeli police force

Written on March 11, 2015.

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There has been an earthquake in the Israeli police force, and the institution may...

Historic news on women in decision-making in Israel: New 1325 resolution

Written on January 07, 2015.

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( cross-posted from Lilith ) Last month, the Israeli government announced that it is...

Great round of talks on women in Israel

Written on November 20, 2014.

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I had a great round of talks in the US, starting with a lecture at the Standard Club...

The exclusion of women at....a nature hike???

Written on October 26, 2014.

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Sometimes a family outing is just a family outing. And sometimes a family outing...

More on gender segregation -- on TLV1 Radio

Written on October 04, 2014.

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El Al faces increasing pressure to end onboard 'gender segregation'...

Talking about gender segregation on airplanes: A Voice of Israel Radio

Written on September 29, 2014.

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I must admit that I did not see this coming. The buzz that has been generated around...

My book tour round-up: Five cities in four states in ten days.....

Written on September 23, 2014.

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It was a whilrwind book launch tour. I traveled to events and book signings around...